Coordinating Conjunctions
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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and needs an independent clause to make sense. Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses only.
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The main function of coordinating conjunctions is to join sentence clauses of equal importance, be it words, phrases, or independent clauses. They help maintain the balance in a sentence and make the structure smoother and more coherent. For example- She cleaned the room and arranged the books.
Upvote Yes, but use them sparingly and mainly for emphasis or a conversational tone.
Example: But I didn't give up.
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When should I use a comma with coordinating conjunctions?
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.
Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
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How many coordinating conjunctions are there in English?
There are seven primary coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
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Coordinating conjunctions are words used to connect two or more elements of equal grammatical importance, such as words, phrases, or independent clauses, to create smooth and logical relationships between ideas. The seven main coordinating conjunctions in English are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
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